Thanks kaayo boss sa imo advice...buhaton ni nako one of these days...
wow! ka-nice ani boss... asa ni makita if ma-release na ni? hopefully naa sad for public usage ani like adto ba kaha sa City Library...Thanks...
By the way, you seem to be well knowledgeable about these things, are you a historian also sir? thanks...
You're welcome. Good luck on your historical sleughting.
I apud-apod kuno ni sa mga library sa Cebu. First time ni nga project dinhi sa Pilipinas. Inig-gawas ani, masmapasigarbuhon pa gyud tang mga Sugbuanon ani.
Anyway, about your question, no, I am not. Mubasa ra pud ko.
Nice thread TS! Nice kaayo now I know asa gikan ang Gen. Maxilom Ave., ug Lorega ug uban pa nga ngan sa streets.
The History and Mystery of Magellan's Cross
The legends of Magellan's Cross on Cebu in the Philippines are a matter of intrigue today almost 500 years after it was planted.
The History and Mystery of Magellan's Cross | Suite101
The multiple stories of Magellan’s Cross and the fact that it is a tangible symbol of the Catholic church in the Philippines keeps curious tourists visiting the monument site. Located on Magallanes Street in front of Cebu City Hall, the site is always open to guests and there is no admission charge.
Magellan’s Cross
As the story goes, in 1521 Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan with the Portuguese and Spanish fleet landed on one of the Philippine islands. The locals, having not yet been introduced to Catholicism were taken by the religion and the local king Humabon, his wife and 800 Filipinos were baptized on April 21st of 1521. In the name of Spain and the Catholic religion Magellan had a large cross staked up near the ocean.
After centuries of devoted visitors and being exposed to the elements the original cross degenerated. A new cross made of tindalo wood was erected to encase and preserve what was left of the ancient cross and allow tourists to continue to visit the monument. In recent history a small chapel was built around the site of Magellan’s cross to protect it and enhance the area.
The Defeat of Magellan
Shortly after the arrival and exploration of Magellan in Cebu he came upon local chief and warrior Lapu Lapu. On April 27th of 1521 Lapu Lapu and the Filipino resistance defeated Magellan and he was killed.
One of the alternate stories of Magellan’s Cross is that the Filipinos retaliated against the foreign explorers after Magellan’s defeat. The cross, which may have been planted at an alternate site on the crest of a hill, was burned. It was not until after the Spanish forces later conquered and colonized the Philippines that a cross was planted at the site on Cebu.
Whichever historical story may be the more accurate account of Magellan’s short time in the Philippines, he and the Spanish explorers left an indelible mark on Cebu’s past. The monument of Magellan’s Cross is a famous marker of Spain and Catholicism in the Philippines. The site is often visited and the many stories of Magellan and Lapu Lapu are passed on to new curious generations.
The famous monument is just one small reminder of the interesting history of the Philippines. Many countries touched on the early development of the nation and it continues to evolve today. The Philippines is as diverse a country as the multitude of people who inhabit its many islands.
watch 17 parts of KABILIN entitled "THE FALL OF CEBU" hosted by: Prof. Jojo Bersales
part 1
KABILIN The Fall of Cebu Part 01 - YouTube very very insteresting...
part 2
KABILIN The Fall of Cebu Part 02 - YouTube -lig.ona sa barrigade sa toledo oie aron dili kalahos sa cebu..
part 3
KABILIN The Fall of Cebu Part 03 - YouTube
Last edited by Engineering; 11-23-2012 at 11:02 AM.
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